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Hotel Colorado Annual Lighting Festival

AmyT — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:45:34 +0000

The Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs is hosting their Annual Lighting Festival and Fireworks display on Friday, November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Gather with the locals and witness the town of Glenwood Springs illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights transforming our community into a magical holiday wonderland. I recommend starting on Grand Avenue and walking over the bridge towards the Hotel Colorado. Fireworks will complete this first rate event.

Glenwood Springs Halloween Carnival

AmyT — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:56:11 +0000

The Glenwood Springs Community Center is holding their annual “Spooktacular” on Wednesday, October 31st from 5 – 8 p.m. This event is featuring plenty of activities such as carnival games, haunted house, costume contest (parents included) climb for the cache, inflatables, “dive in” movie in the pool and open skating at the ice rink. All ages are welcome to join the fun at the Annual Halloween Carnival at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Carnival Tickets are on sale now at the front desk of the Community Center or you can purchase them at the Spooktacular.

Carnival Activities range from 1 – 5 tickets.
10 for $3.00
25 for $7.50
50 for $15.00

If you would like to volunteer for this special event please call Jenika at 384-6311.

Friday Night Movies at Two Rivers Park

AmyT — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:57:40 +0000

Movies are free and open to the public. The first movie begins August 3rd.

The Glenwood Springs Chamber and Roaring Fork Young Professionals (RFYP) have worked hard to make this event possible. The (RFYP) took it upon themselves to sell sponsorships to local businesses and helped to promote the film series. The community voted on which four movies will be shown on a 13 X 24 ft. inflatable screen.

Everyone is encouraged to bring the whole family, your picnic basket and enjoy the beauty of our valley. Coolers and alcholic beverages are permitted. No glass containers or pets please.

Films begin at 6 p.m.

August 3rd – Raiders of the Lost Ark
August 10th – Gooneys
August 17th – Top Gun
August 24th – Grease

Summer of Jazz – Only Two More Concerts

AmyT — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:30:13 +0000

Glenwood Springs Free Summer of Jazz outdoor concerts is almost over. Don’t miss out on this fun, community event that is featuring artists from New Orleans. The concerts are held on Wednesdays at the Two Rivers Park on the Colorado River and begin at 7 p.m.

This weeks featured artist is Marva Wright “The Blues Queen of New Orleans” or “Marvelous Marva.” Wright’s music is inspired by blues, R&B, gospel and jazz.

The final concert on July 25th presents The Rebirth Brass Band. This band has toured for over 20 years performing in the tradition of brass bands while incorporating a modern, heavy funk style.

See you at the Two Rivers Park!

Downtown Market in Glenwood Springs

AmyT — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:58:57 +0000

Glenwood Springs Downtown Market is open for business every Tuesday evening through September 25 in Centennial Park at the corner of 8th and Grand Avenue. There are a variety of items including fruit from local orchards, fresh baked breads, local wines, jerky, and you can even get a henna tattoo. Much of the local produce sold is not in yet but expect it to arrive around July 4th. According to Z’s orchard, the infamous peaches from Palisade will appear soon. They are just about ready for picking.

Listen to live music from 5-7 p.m. while you peruse the vendors or wander over to the “Cook a la Carte Tent” and watch Chef Jason Higens of 8th street deli share his recipe for cherries jubilee.